Stop with the rumours. The next person to head Uber "will not be Meg Whitman," says the lady herself.

In response to speculations that she's one of several candidates shortlisted to take over the reins at Uber, Whitman posted a three-part tweet on Thursday to dispel the rumours, saying they have become a "distraction."

(1/3) Normally I do not comment on rumors, but the speculation about my future and Uber has become a distraction.

Whitman's public rejection of the role means Uber will have to go back to looking at its other potential candidates, who were not named. The ride-sharing company is one of the world's most valuable companies with a valuation of almost $70 billion and is reported to have plans to name a new CEO by September.

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